Jessica Soho Gets Big Honor, Pero Mas Lalong G na Magbantay
Veteran broadcaster Jessica Soho has been named one of PeopleAsia Magazine’s 'People of the Year 2026,' adding another major recognition to a career that has already spanned four decades. The award honors public figures seen as symbols of hope and moral courage, and Jessica was recognized under the media category.
The report said PeopleAsia cited Soho’s long record of groundbreaking work and her standing as one of the country’s most trusted journalists. For many Filipinos, that reputation was built not just on longevity, but on years of hard-hitting reports, public-interest stories, and a style that makes difficult issues easier for ordinary viewers to understand.
Jessica, for her part, said she was grateful for the honor but admitted that recognition like this also brings more pressure. She described the award as special, while saying it adds to her responsibility to keep doing the job well. Very Jessica energy: thankful, but hindi nagpapadala sa hype.
She also used the moment to stress that journalism should still be anchored on strong content, verified information, and core newsroom values. Soho said the public is still waiting for answers to many pressing questions, especially at a time when life is getting harder and anger over corruption remains high.
Instead of treating the award as a victory lap, she framed it as a reminder to keep pushing for accountability and truth. That message may be why the recognition hits differently — it is not just about celebrity status, but about how a respected journalist continues to use her platform to ask the questions that matter.
Source: GMA Entertainment
